Chicago Transit Authority
The CTA is an independent governmental agency created by state legislation. We began operating on October 1, 1947, after acquiring the properties of the Chicago Rapid Transit Company and the Chicago Surface Lines. On October 1, 1952, CTA became the sole operator of Chicago transit when it purchased the Chicago Motor Coach system.
Our mission
“We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.”
Our values
We will accomplish our mission with a diverse workforce that is:
- Courteous - We will create a pleasant environment for ourselves and our customers.
- Innovative - We will seek out and encourage employees who initiate change, improvement, learning and advancement of our goals.
- Motivated - We will meet each task with spirit, enthusiasm and a sense of pride to be second to none.
- Professional - We will provide transit service with the highest standards of quality and safety for our customers and ourselves.
- Reliable - We will be dependable for our customers and fellow employees, and will maintain the highest standards of trust.
- Results-Oriented - We will focus on getting the job done and will derive personal satisfaction from the service we provide.
Our commitments
We will accomplish our mission by:- Setting clear goals, standards and priorities.
- Communicating openly with customers and employees.
- Helping all of our employees develop to their fullest potential through enhanced training and education.
- Being accountable to fellow employees and customers.
- Supporting employees so that they can serve customers.
- Engaging employees in decisions that affect them and their work and creating a stronger sense of ownership among our employees.
Our culture
We believe the best way to accomplish our mission is to cultivate a diverse workforce that values being courteous, innovative, motivated, professional, reliable and results-oriented. We are committed to giving our employees the support, training and clear standards and priorities to succeed in their positions.
Employee development
CTA is more than a job, it is a career. Positions at the CTA are designed to encourage constant employee growth and development.
CTA’s Training and Workforce Development (TWD) team is committed to fostering a learning organization that develops the Chicago Transit Authority's workforce through the development and delivery of learning opportunities that are relevant, effective and address the Authority's goals of a safe, industry-leading, customer-focused organization.
TWD focuses on four core areas of work: curriculum development, career development programs, safety/technical training programs and training facilitation and logistics. The department serves every department across the Authority and works in close partnership with Transit Operations, Safety and Human Resources. TWD provides a strong foundation for workforce development at the CTA.
Community efforts
The CTA is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve through employee led volunteer programs and community partnerships. CTA employees participate in a variety of community efforts such as our annual Coat Drive, the famous Holiday Food Train, the yearly Blood Drive, and “Clean and Green” events where we clean and beautify the areas surrounding our work locations.
Careers at CTA
We connect people, places & communities
Chicago Transit Authority employees keep nearly 1.5 million people in Chicago and 35 suburbs moving every weekday. This would not be possible without our skilled and dedicated workforce. Learn what qualities make a great CTA employee and find a career opportunity that matches your professional skill set and interests.
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2025-2026 Yearlong Mechanical Engineering Intern
Chicago, Illinois
Description Chicago Transit Authority is the second largest transit system in the country! Our college internship program offers summer and year-long internships that provide students with valuable work experience, professional development,...
4h
| Job Type | Intern |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $33.892 - $48.416 POSITION SUMMARY Under supervision, performs structural engineering work of moderate complexity involving the selection and application of structural engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for ...
12h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $114,835.89 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, performs a broad variety of legal duties in support of the Authority's General Counsel. Works on the defense of personal injury lawsuits filed against the Authority,...
12h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $146,967.98 POSITION SUMMARY Under direction, performs senior level professional legal work with "first chair" responsibilities related to personal injury matters involving the Authority, with a particular emphasis on sig...
12h
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $23.056 - $35.471 POSITION SUMMARY Performs various janitorial duties in cleaning and maintaining offices, washrooms, lunchrooms, and work areas. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintains garages and related build...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Material Quality Inspections Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $33.092 - $47.274 POSITION SUMMARY Coordinates daily operations of personnel conducting quality control inspections of procured materials, components, and services. Ensures items purchased are in compliance with engineeri...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Director, Workforce Partnerships
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $176,556.08 POSITION SUMMARY Supports and operationalizes the mission of Training and Workforce Development (TWD) through designing and implementing workforce readiness learning systems, through CTA community partnership ...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $36.330 - $43.594 POSITION SUMMARY Assists Signal Maintenance in performing a variety of work activities related to Signal Maintenance. Acquires the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties and resp...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $23.057 - $35.471 POSITION SUMMARY Performs basic cleaning duties to the interior and exterior of Authority buses and services with fuel, oil and water. Qualifications PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Drives buses to fueling bay ...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |
Chicago, Illinois
Description SALARY $95,500 - $106,500 POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision, gathers, analyzes, and interprets all CTA revenue streams (fare and non-farebox) to inform decisions. Extracts data from multiple sources including fare colle...
4d
| Job Type | Full Time |